Write erasable component system

ABSTRACT

A series of devices that allow for embedding of an image as a background while also affording the user the ability to write and print on the surface, with erasable capabilities, thus providing a multifunctional product for use in numerous industries. The devices are manufactured from predominately corrugated plastic. In one embodiment, a writable board, or peg board comprising a front panel and a rear panel wherein the panels are interconnected by parallel rows, or corrugations, these panels include a writable and erasable surface. The present invention relates to novel assemblies of conventional corrugated plastic sheets to better serve personal, business, and educational needs.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of and takes priority fromco-pending U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/577,069,filed on Dec. 18, 2011, incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to write erasable configurations, signageand display materials and more specifically to imaging boards capable ofdisplaying permanent images, temporary images, as well as providingerasable capabilities, that allows the user to have a solid writing ordisplay surface that can retain permanent ink or semi-permanent ink,allowing the user to create and recreate on one or more surfaces.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Erasable surfaces, namely white boards or chalk boards, have long beenused in the both office settings, construction sites and in theeducational industry as well as in lower scale applications such assmall business and personal use. These boards afford the user a surfacethat the user can write on and once finished, erase the written matter,rendering the surface clean and revealing any embedded image.

However, when white boards or similar erasable surfaces are usedcontinuously for long periods of time the surface can retain ink fromthe erasable markers, and the surface can chip, ware generally, or lossthe ability to erase. The expense of replacing white boards,particularly the large wall boards used in classrooms and businessconference rooms, is high, so is maintenance and installation. Due tothe size and weight of these boards professional labor is required.

Concurrent systems and designs have attempted to solve this problem bycreating individual white boards that are lighter weight and more easilyreplaced, but these boards do not cover the need for large surfacewriting. Similarly concurrent systems and designs have created stick-onthin erasable surfaces that can peel away and be replaced. However,these surface lack durability and longevity. Ultimately, there is a needfor a durable erasable surface that does not carry the expense oftraditional surfaces and can not only last longer but can more easily bereplaced.

And concurrent erasable surfaces can often be easily erased,particularly if a user is writing above or around previous writingstheir hand will smudge or erase the prior text completely. Concurrentsystems and designs have created smudge protectors but those require theuser to purchase and utilize an additional accessory limiting the easeof use. There is a need for a surface that can be erased but in theinterim creates a semi-permanent ink that does not smudge or easilyerase.

Also, concurrent erasable surfaces do not possess the ability to usegraphics or permanently create backgrounds. Most educators andprofessionals use projectors to temporarily through the create lightdisplay images on erasable surfaces and then write over those images soas to teach or instruct their audience. Permanently placing such animage on a standard white board would be expensive due to the lack ofmaneuverability of a heavy board and would if the user wanted to changethe image it would be expensive to replace the board. Concurrent systemsand designs have created advanced ink printing systems that can screengraph or quickly place an image on any surface or other plasticcomposite materials. However, these materials do not also have theability to then be written on once printed on, or if they do theadditional written ink is not erasable or is not erasable withoutdamaging the background image. There is therefore a need for durableerasable surface that can hold permanent ink while allowing forsemi-permanent ink on top of it.

Additionally, current erasable implementations are limited to uni-planarusage due to weight and mounting considerations. Most erasable surfacesthat attached or adhered to other instruments or items are only capableof being used on one side of the item. Thus, a dual sided assembly thatincreases user access and overall function is preferable.

Furthermore, often times, the inks that are utilized are toxic in natureand give off fumes which can render the user nauseous and thus becomealmost unusable. And finally, concurrent erasable surfaces areinherently non-multifunctional. Current white boards are fairly standardand are found in square or rectangular shape and used solely as a linearboard surface. Concurrent systems and designs normally feature adheringthe boards to other surfaces such as desktops, but these designs allstill only utilize the linear or planer dimension of the board. Erasablesurfaces which can be manipulated and are capable of being implementedin diverse uses and maintaining structural integrity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The instant apparatus and system, as illustrated herein, is clearly notanticipated, rendered obvious, or even present in any of the prior artmechanisms, either alone or in any combination thereof. The versatilesystem, method and series of apparatuses for creating and utilizing aseries of systems and apparatuses comprising reinforced andsubstantially composite write erasable surfaces are illustrated. Thusthe several embodiments of the instant apparatus are illustrated herein.

It is primary object of the present multifunctional apparatus tointroduce and utilize reusable, economical environmentally friendly, andlong-lasting write erasable surfaces. Thus the surfaces created with theinstant materials provide reusable, environmentally friendly, andlong-lasting surfaces, which may also include an imbedded image orseries of images while still retaining the write erasable capabilities.

It a primary goal of the present system to provide a lightweight,inexpensive, double sided assemblies of polymeric erasable boards, that,when imprinted with an image, may appear as a picture, or logo whilesimultaneously concealing an important private writing or documents onthe rear side, or even attached pockets, all of which may be stored onthe reverse side of what appears to be a painting. Thus it is an objectof the present system to provide an erasable planning board, whichsimultaneously provides a great aesthetically and very pragmaticapproach by allowing this board to be flipped and act as a picture orgraphic art rendition while concealing information.

It is a primary goal of the present system to introduce numerousembodiments of structures, manufactures and items which allow erasableand layered printability. Also, a primary goal of the present system isto provide a lightweight, inexpensive, two-sided assemblies of polymericerasable boards that may be used as a writing or drawing surface.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards may be digitally imprinted on one or two sideswith a personalized image or logo and yet another object of the presentsystem to provide assemblies of polymeric erasable boards that canreceive writing that does not come off easily when brushed against, yetmay be cleaned using water only and do not shadow.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that are durable and have strong structure inall facets. Additionally, it is yet another object of the present systemto provide assemblies of polymeric erasable boards that can be used invaried markets because of their numerous structures and ease of use andit is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that may be manufactured from recycled plasticand are 100% recyclable themselves.

It is yet another object of the present system to provide assemblies ofpolymeric erasable boards that through pinning, riveting and/or weldingallows for framing and various constructions of the polymeric surfaces.It is yet another object of the present invention to provide assembliesof polymeric erasable boards that feature a hinge, by compressing a thinstrip of a corrugated plastic sheet.

Briefly stated, the present system contemplates assemblies of polymeric,or composite, erasable boards having writable and erasable surfacesfeaturing a front panel and a rear panel, wherein the panels areinterconnected substantially perpendicular rows, or corrugations. Theassembly of polymeric erasable boards of the present invention can beadapted to be used as a white board, container, display, frames,notebooks, children's toys, books, pegboards, lap tables, easels,signage, storage organizations, and writable wall coverings and othernumerous entities.

The configuration of the present system provides the user with a morefunctional polymeric erasable surface throughout their home, business,or school. The material is multicolored, foldable, stackable,recyclable, storable, mobile, compatible, reusable, inexpensive, able topersonalized, efficient, erasable, easily installed, light weight,capable of having any shape. It is also water resistant, may includepockets for storage, and/or protective edges.

It is yet another object of the present system to incorporateconstruction methods including gluing, banding, tying, ring binding,pegging, Velro® bonding, pinning, four pronged, multi-planar pinning andmultipronged, linear pinning.

The instant system of creating write erasable structures utilizable bypeople of all age groups, from drawing board and room restoration to doghouse and doll house embodiments. Thus it is an objective of the presentsystem to provide lightweight, portably disposed whiteboards, pegboards, binders, notebooks, multipurpose picture frames, writableerasable storage tools, writable erasable storage writable erasablestorage writable erasable walls, boxes, rooms and structures in theentirety.

Thus it is an objective of the present system to create toys such asinternally disposed series of dolls, writable surfaces for toys likeLegos® type systems and storage systems that allow children to build,play within, write on and deconstruct the systems.

In more adult applications, hangers for coats, room signs andmultifunctional, write erasable tool boards, kitchen boards, classroomboards and the like are envisioned. The positive features of the writeerasable tool placement board, which also doubles as a multifunctionalpeg board, are particularly inherent as craftsmen often add tools totheir arsenal. Thus, the instant system affords the user the capabilityto quickly and easily rearrange a tool board by erasing the current toolmarkings, removing the pegs and then drawing the new tool markings andpositioning the pegs accordingly.

It is additionally an objective of the present system to utilize aGlycol ether or other like system to remove pen (which is not needed forwater base) and water bases to remove many other writable means. Dryerasable markers may be used so that person can rub up against writing,but it won't come off and many issues water to get read. It isadditionally an objective of the present system to introduce specializedpegs with pressurized materials.

The foregoing has outlined the more pertinent and important features ofthe present invention in order that the detailed description of theinvention that follows may be better understood, and the presentcontributions to the art may be more fully appreciated. It is of coursenot possible to describe every conceivable combination of componentsand/or methodologies, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognizethat many further combinations or permutations are possible.Accordingly, the novel architecture described below is intended toembrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fallwithin the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the versatile integrated write erasable board, functionalpeg board, and series of accompanying systems and apparatuses andembodiments in order that the detailed description thereof that followsmay be better understood, and in order that the present contribution tothe art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of theinvention that will be described hereinafter and which will form thesubject matter of the claims appended hereto.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with thevarious features of novelty, which characterize the invention, arepointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming apart of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention,its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses,reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptivematter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of theinvention.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects are described herein in connection with thefollowing description and the annexed drawings. These aspects areindicative of the various ways in which the principles disclosed hereincan be practice and all aspects and equivalents thereof are intended tobe within the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other advantages andnovel features will become apparent from the following detaileddescription when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the followingdetailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which descriptionshould be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will nowbe made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn toscale, and wherein:

FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of the present invention, morespecifically it illustrates the back, or decorated side of the polymericerasable surface, including holes at the top and the bottom toreversibly fasten the assembly to a support surface and wherein there isalso no requirement for holes as a user can pin right into the facingareas additionally as illustrated in the Figures below.

FIG. 1B illustrates the embodiment of the present invention shown inFIG. 1A, and more specifically it illustrates the front or writable sideof the polymeric erasable surface, including holes at the top and thebottom to reversibly fasten the assembly to a support surface andwherein there is also no requirement for holes as a user can pin rightinto the facing areas additionally as illustrated in the Figures below.

FIG. 2A illustrates a side view of the embodiment of the presentinvention shown in FIG. 1A, highlighting the front and rear polymericsheets connected by corrugations.

FIG. 2B illustrates the alternate side view of the embodiment of thepresent invention shown in FIG. 1A, highlighting the front and rearpolymeric sheets connected by corrugations.

FIG. 3 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention namely, a notebook cover, with a hinge across the center toallow the notebook to be formed by folding over the hinge.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the notebook of FIG. 3 in its foldedform.

FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of the present invention,namely a box or envelope formed of the corrugated plastic sheets andsuitable for use as a container or mailbox.

FIG. 6 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a special form of notebook which features a doublehinge allowing the notebook to have depth creating a container.

FIG. 7 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a laminate screen adhered to the polymeric erasablesurfaces for increased functionality.

FIG. 8 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a freestanding sign wherein the corrugated polymericor plastic sheets can be bent to form an A-frame.

FIG. 9 illustrates an end view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a lap table or shelf where a corrugated plastic sheetis folded and bonded.

FIG. 10 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely the lab table shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 12 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 13 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 14 illustrates an elevation view of a pin or rivet used to connectvarious pieces of the corrugated plastic sheet used in the embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 15 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a stack of the corrugated plastic sheet. The sheetscan be bonded to one another completely in order to form a more rigidstructure. Alternatively, the sheets can be bonded to a hinge at oneedge to form a book of sheets.

FIG. 16 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a board with a tray, where a corrugated plastic sheetis folded and bonded twice.

FIG. 17 illustrates a frontal view of finishing edges that can be usedin any of the embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 18 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a workbench board with permanent outlines for tool andinstrument placement.

FIG. 19 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a book of multiple sheets of corrugated plastic,complied using rings and without any permanent imaging.

FIG. 20 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of the presentinvention, namely a notched form of the corrugated plastic sheet.

FIG. 21 illustrates a frontal view of a clasp that could be used toreversibly fasten various sheets of corrugated plastic sheet together.

FIG. 22 illustrates a photograph capable smart phone or tablet. As analternative to typing textual messages or placing images into atransmission by the smart phone, a message could be permanently orerasably written or sketched on a piece of the corrugated plastic sheet.The user could then take a picture of the text or image and e-mail thatpicture to a user who would then be able to receive and read themessage. This would be particularly useful for users who were notcomfortable or skillful using the tiny keyboards normally available onsmart phones or tablets. Because the message could be one of severalmessages prepared ahead of time and only photographed and transmitted atthe appropriate time, this process could provide some uniquecapabilities.

FIG. 23 illustrates a front isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus which is utilized to join individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system wherein the double pin configurationeliminates rotation on the corners.

FIG. 24 illustrates a rear isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus which is utilized to join individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system.

FIG. 25 illustrates a variety of the different affixing or hangingelements which may be utilized with the individual elements of the writeerasable, corrugated system.

FIG. 26 illustrates a rear isometric view of a multipronged pinapparatus including a rubberized or polymer protection mechanism.

FIG. 27 illustrates an additional a variety of the different affixing orhanging elements including cotter styled pins which include extendedprong, chisel point and hammerlock styles, among others.

FIG. 28 illustrates a multipurpose, write erasable, storage and/orcarrying case apparatus which may be configured to allow for the mountedmailbox, a mounted or portable toolbox, a storage bin system, astackable bin system and any number of storage or containmentapparatuses.

FIG. 29 illustrates a lightweight multipurpose, corrugated paintassistance mechanism which may be utilized in tandem with a brush or aroller.

FIG. 30 illustrates a glycol ether erasable coating or any other genreof coating which may be utilized to enhance erase ability on the notebook, or any of the instantly presented systems.

FIG. 31 illustrates a multipurpose instant notebook mechanism or bindermechanism and also illustrates a securing flap and a button, latch orother securing mechanism, utilized to lock the notebook or binder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appendeddrawings is intended as a description of presently preferred embodimentsof the invention and does not represent the only forms in which thepresent invention may be constructed and/or utilized. The descriptionsets forth the functions and the sequence of steps for constructing andoperating the invention in connection with the illustrated embodiments.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, FIG. 1A illustrates astandard sheet of the polymeric erasable assembly 10 in use with anexample of permanent imaging or design 14 on the front surface 11. FIG.1B illustrates the rear surface 12 of the polymeric sheet. Thecomposition of the polymeric erasable assembly 10 is better depicted inFIG. 2A. Comprising of a front panel 11 a rear panel 12 wherein thepanels are interconnected parallel rows, or corrugations 13.

This product can come in many embodiments, one such system is a notebook20 shown in FIG. 3. The notebook is composed of two sheets 21, 22 of thepolymeric erasable panels and is connected using a hinge of the samematerial 23. FIG. 4 illustrates this embodiment in closed form with thefront surface of the panel 21 facing up. These notebooks can be used forbusiness or educational use with the natural lines from the corrugationforming a means to guide text. These notebooks can also be permanentlyprinted on with grids, lines, or drawings via personalization by theuser. The polymeric erasable surface allows reuse so that theseeco-friendly notebooks can reduce the demand for paper products.

Another embodiment of this invention is a box, envelope or otherwisecontainer 30 as seen in FIG. 5. This box is solidly formed by foldingand bonding one piece of the corrugated plastic sheet 31 so as to form aU-shape. The box 30 can also be formed by attaching separate pieces toform the front, back, and bottom using internal pins, rivets, and beams(70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14) that can maintain the outsideaesthetic while giving the user a sturdy item. The building method usedwill demand on the user's requirements and dimensions of the box. Thebox 30 can also feature side pieces 32 adhered by bonding throughmelting the plastic together or the internal clip method. The box 30 canbe left open on top or can be made to close by adhering a lid 33 thatcan feature a lip 34 which can be made by folding 33 or by adhering anew piece.

Another embodiment of this invention is a three dimensional notebook 40as seen in FIG. 6. The notebook is composed of two sheets 41, 42 of thepolymeric erasable panels and is connected using a hinge of the samematerial 44. An additional strip 43 is adhered to both sides of the rearpanel 42 in order to create a hollow bed that when the notebook isclosed is capable of holding supplies.

The present invention can also be made with accessories that increasethe ease of use and functionality of the polymeric erasable surfaces. InFIG. 7 a laminate sheet 15 is shown being placed over a standardpolymeric erasable sheet 10. This laminate 15 better protects thesurface and can also be written on if a user wants to further layertheir creations. Another accessory is seen in FIG. 17. A finishing strip16 can be adhered to the edge of any standard polymeric erasable sheet10 and allows for further protection for the user from sharp edges andis aesthetically pleasing for users seeking to display their product.

Another embodiment of this invention is an a-frame display 50 as seen inFIG. 8. This a-frame 50 can be used commercially as a sign for curb orwindow display but can also be used for student projects, classroom,easels, children's play toys, etc. The display 50 is formed by twopanels 51, 52 that are attached using a hinge 53 similarly to thenotebook design. The display can also be reinforced with internal pins,rivets, or beams (70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14) to ensure thatthe structure is supported. The use of external screws is also possible.

A further embodiment of this invention is a lap table or other smallshelf 60 as seen in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10. The lap desk 60 is composed of atop panel 61 and two legs 62, 64. These legs can be made by folding thetop panel 60 twice thus forming an under mounted triangle or can beformed by adhering additional piece to the top panel. The legs aresecured in place to ensure a properly supported structure by the use ofscrews 63.

An additional embodiment of the instant system illustrates a system forthe interior of vehicles which is disposed to utilize Velcro® or othersuch positioning systems splayed across a dash board or other such areaand utilize a U-shaped mechanism 411 or a C-shaped mechanism 412 asillustrated in FIG. 25 in order to support objects such as a coffee cupholder.

Also, as illustrated in FIG. 29, in one embodiment, an extremely lightweight painting assistance mechanism 430 that affords the user theability to paint shelves and walls and tight areas and not have to tapeoff or cut in areas as the instant system can easily be held in place.

Additionally, the instant system may comprise an embodiment whereinextremely lightweight, maneuverable, writable erasable boards forclassrooms usage, which also double as mechanisms to receive screenprojections, are introduced. FIG. 23 illustrates a front isometric viewof a multipronged pin apparatus 410 which is utilized to join individualelements of the write erasable, corrugated system wherein the double pinconfiguration eliminates rotation on corners. The pin may include twoprongs, four prongs or as many even or odd pronged iterations asnecessary. Additionally, connecting pins scan be configured at any anglewhatsoever including but not limited to 30 degree, 45 degree, 90 degree,120 degree . . . etc., as the situation demands.

An additional feature of the smaller boards as well as the notebooks andbinders, have the benefit of being “better in the wind” or while holdingupright, unlike paper. Furthermore, the instant notebook 450 affords theuser a sturdy place to write on paper with. For example, the utility canbe seen in situations like signing a check in your car at the drive thruof your bank or for contractors taking notes at a site. The instantsystem great with a standard pen . . . they write beautifully, haveinherent lines, don't flop around, are erasable, mobile and reusable,can get wet without losing information, and provide a sound surface forwriting on paper. And foldable whiteboards and notebooks also inherentlyallow for storage within the multiple folds.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 31, the instant notebook embodiment asecuring flap 451 to ensure closure and integrity of the corrugatednotebook may be realized. Further, a button, latch or other securingmechanism, here shown as a Velro® 424 hook and loop system, may beutilized to lock the notebook or binder 451. Further, as illustrated inFIG. 30, a glycol ether erasable coating 440 or any other kind ofcoating may be utilized to enhance erase ability on the note book, orany of the instantly presented systems.

Along the line of more novelty or gimmick items, a write erasable petcarrier which is easily cleanable and extremely light and sturdy, cutout dress holder in shape of a dress comprising pegs to holdaccessories, jewelry and a myriad of children's toys.

In order to adhere the polymeric erasable sheets to one another andensure strong structure as well as utilizing various embodiments thecorrugation of the sheets allows for the use of pins 70, 71, 72, 73 (asseen in FIG. 11-14). These pins can be metal and in the presentinvention form an L-shape allowing one leg to insert into the corrugatedpanel and the other to allow for mounting or insert into another panelor other device.

Another embodiment of this invention is a bound stack of sheets 80 asseen in FIG. 15. A stack of sheets 80 may be dimensionally desirable foruser seeking to use the surface as a table or other standing structure.The stack can consist of adhered panels 81, 82 that combined create anysize block that the user desires.

Another embodiment of this invention is a board with a tray 90 as seenin FIG. 16. A sheet 91 can be folded twice to form a bed with a lip 92.These folds can be reinforced by bonding. The tray 92 can also be formedby adhering additional pieces adhered by using internal pins, rivets, orbeams (70, 71, 72, 73 as seen in FIG. 11-14). The tray function wouldallow users to store markers and washing fluid near the board or to holdany additional supplies desired.

Another embodiment of this invention is a workbench toll organizationalboard 100 as seen in FIG. 18. This large form board can featurepermanent ink outlines of tools 101 or other labels for organization102. This function allows organization without the outlines wearing offor being ruined, and can be customized.

Another embodiment of this invention is a notepad 200 as seen in FIG.19. The notepad features multiple sheets 201, 202 that are assembled bypunching holes in the sheets 204 and inserting rings 203. These rings203 can be made of metal, plastic or any other composite material andcan vary in size depending on the number of sheets desired. The rings203 could feature a clip or other device which would allow the rings toopen and for sheets to be removed or additional sheets added. Thenotepad 200 could be used for grocery lists or other task lists aroundthe home, or could be used in place of children's coloring books. InFIG. 19 the notepad 200 could feature permanent drawings, such as thesymbols and shapes 205, 206 used in the drawing or any other image. Witha permanent design the notepad 200 could easily be used as a child'scoloring book, or teaching aids for children.

Due to the durable nature of the material FIG. 20 highlights the abilityto notch the sheets creating a cut-through 301 that allow for the sheets300 to be used in various building settings. The cut-through 301 wouldalso allow for string or other materials to loop through the materialand create a hanging apparatus. In order to create containers orclosable elements with the material as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 aclasp can be used. Such a clasp 400 is shown in FIG. 21.

As mentioned throughout, the permanent writable and erasablecapabilities discussed herein may be adapted to several embodiments andmay even be utilized to refinish entire rooms or even play houses forchildren in order to create an artistic, write erasable environmentwhich may also include embedded, permanent images such as artisticrenderings, paintings, interactive board games such tic-tac-toe andothers, learning materials or any number of graphic images as the artprovides.

In one embodiment, a dual sided hanging display apparatus, which canalso be converted into several other applicable apparatuses, isexistent. The dual sided hanging display apparatus may comprise at leastone polymeric erasable board having writable and erasable surfacescomprising, a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel and the rearpanel may be interconnected by a set of parallel members in asubstantially perpendicular disposition to both the front panel and therear panel.

The dual sided hanging display apparatus may further comprisenon-erasable imbedded images within the front panel and the rear panelfurther. And, the dual sided hanging display apparatus may furthercomprise a set of laminate screen members adhered to the set of outersurfaces of the front panel and the rear panel. Additionally, the frontpanel and the rear panel further may comprise a glycol ether erasablecoating. Also, an or an alcohol base eraser system may be used on penwhereas the glycol ether embodiment is better adapted for permanentmarkers.

In an additional embodiment of the instant system of corrugated,writable and erasable apparatuses, a corrugated polymeric bindingmechanism comprising a uni-planar construction which additionallycomprises two, three, twenty or more panels is illustrated. And in oneembodiment, the corrugated polymeric binding mechanism may comprise afirst panel comprising two sides, a second panel comprising two sidesand one or more hinge mechanisms. In practice, the first panel and thesecond panel may be rotatably attached by the hinge mechanism and in oneembodiment the two sides of the first panel and the two sides of thesecond panel comprise a write erasable material. The corrugatedpolymeric binding mechanism may also double as a self-standing displayface array.

The corrugated polymeric binding mechanism may comprise three panels,twenty panels or more, and two or more hinge mechanisms to accommodatethe number of panels and display faces utilized. Furthermore, thecorrugated polymeric notebook may define one or more internally disposedstorage areas, depending upon the number of panels display facesutilized. Moreover, the panels or display faces of the corrugatedpolymeric binding mechanism may also comprise a permanently appliedprinted under coat image and may also comprise a set of laminate screenmembers adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

In a further embodiment, a multi-function, write erasable, storageand/or carrying case 30, also including but not limited to, tool box 30,or mailbox 30, which may be utilized as a tool case may be revealed.This case may include a flexible, foldable handle 33, 420 in FIG. 28which may take shapes, such as a triangular arrangement, for oneinstance only. The storage/carrying apparatus 30 may comprise a set ofcorrugated upper interlocked partition members 31 wherein theinterlocked partition members 31 are disposed in the same planecomprising a set of inner surfaces and a set of outer surfaces, at leastone corrugated lower partition member, and at least one corrugatedhandle member comprising at least one through aperture 421. The handle33, 420 may take numerous shapes in different embodiments for instance,the corrugated handle member may comprise a centrally disposed hingemechanism and at least two corrugated handle members with two thoughapertures, wherein each of the handle members includes one of the twoapertures.

Furthermore, each individual of the set of interlocked partition membersmay comprise a pair of outer members and a set of inner rib members andthe set of interlocked partition members may comprise five interlockedpartition members and the set of interlocked partition members comprisessix interlocked partition members. Furthermore, the corrugated handlemember may be attached by a hinge mechanism 423 to the upper edge of anindividual of the set of corrugated upper interlocked partition membersand the handle member may also possess a divided handle portion with ahinge mechanism 423 to add extra flexibility. Thus, the handle maycomprise two individual members in rotatable communication and theentire unit in rotatable communication. Like all of the otherapparatuses revealed herein, including but not limited the reversibleboards, notebooks, and binders, the instant toolbox or mailbox maycomprise pockets 425 for storage as illustrated in FIG. 28

The storage apparatus may also comprise a substantially rectangularshape wherein all outer surfaces comprise erasable surfaces, apermanently applied printed under coat image and a set of laminatescreen members which may be adhered to the set of outer surfaces.Moreover, the instant embodiment may also comprise a wall mountingsystem using any of the clipping, affixing or adhering mechanismsillustrated in FIGS. 23-28, including physical clips, screws or Velcro®,or any other affixing mechanism known in the art, which thus reveals andadded functionality to the system as additional clips may be clippedinto three outer walls that are not clipped or mounted. Thus, thestorage apparatus may comprise a portable or mountable storage apparatuswhich, by utilizing the numerous slots inherent through the corrugatedconstruction, allows for the mounted mailbox, a mounted or portabletoolbox, a storage bin system, a stackable bin system and any number ofstorage or containment apparatuses.

In an additional embodiment, a reinforced composite writable structuralelement is revealed. Additionally, the reinforced composite writablestructural element may comprising an outer layer, a median layer and aninner layer wherein the outer layer is attached to the median layer in aperpendicular manner and the median layer is attached to the inner layerin a perpendicular manner. The outer layer is composed of athermoplastic polymer and may comprise a permanently applied printedunder coat image and a set of laminate screen members adhered to the setof outer surfaces.

The reinforced composite writable structural element may be utilized tomanufacture products selected from the group consisting of a writablepictures, peg boards, doghouses, birdhouses, tool sheds, yard sheds,ice-fishing sheds, toy boxes, doll houses, white boards, containers,displays, frames, notebooks, children's toys, books, pegboards, laptables, easels, signage, storage organizations, saw horses andwrite-erasable wall coverings.

In an exemplary embodiment, a corrugated notebook device is revealed,this device may comprise at least two parallel planar members joined bya set of interior rectangular members in perpendicular relation to thetwo parallel planar members. Furthermore, at least one segment of anindividual of the at least two parallel planar members may be severed inat least one point between two individual of the set of interiorrectangular members to form at least two facing members in hingedcommunication. Additionally, at least two of the parallel planar membersmay severed at two points between two individual of the set of interiorrectangular members to form a hinge and the system may comprise between3 and 20 of the facing members. Moreover, the facing members maycomprise a permanently applied printed under coat image and a set oflaminate screen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces.

In an added embodiment, a combined flexible saw horse and signageapparatus is illustrated and may comprising a first leg comprising aseries of rectangular receiving areas and an outer writable and erasablesurface, a second leg comprising a series of rectangular receiving areascorresponding with the first leg rectangular receiving areas. Thecombined flexible saw horse and signage apparatus my also comprise aremovably attached joiner apparatus which may comprising at least twointerconnecting pin mechanisms, wherein the removably attached joinerapparatus may be inserted simultaneously into the first leg series ofrectangular receiving areas and the second leg series of rectangularreceiving areas. And, the two interconnecting pin mechanisms maycomprises four interconnecting pin mechanisms and the outer writable anderasable surface may comprise a permanently applied printed under coatimage and a set of laminate screen members adhered to the set of outersurfaces.

In an additional configuration, a combined signage, projectionreceiving/displaying and peg board system which may comprise a storageand attachment member comprising a set of vertically disposedrectangular receiving pocket members defined and formed from twoparallel members attached by a set of perpendicular joinder members anda removably affixed attachment mechanism. The combined signage,projection receiving/displaying and peg board system may also comprise areversible sign member comprising at least two parallel members attachedby a set of perpendicular joinder members which define a set ofrectangular areas and at least two write erasable outer surfaces. And,the combined signage, projection receiving/displaying and peg boardsystem may also comprise at least one retaining mechanism comprising anouter diameter substantially equal to the set of rectangular areas, andthe at least one retaining mechanism may be removably attachable andattached.

In addition, the attachment mechanism of the combined sign, projectionreceiving/displaying and peg board system may comprise an outer diametersubstantially equal to the diameter of the largest possible circularmember inscribed within an individual of the set of rectangular areasand may also comprise an outer area substantially equal to an inner areaof an individual of the set of rectangular areas. Moreover, the at leastone retaining mechanism may comprise 10, 20 or as many retainingmechanisms as may be fitted within the confines of the specificallydesigned apparatus. The retaining mechanisms may be selected from thegroup consisting of fitted pegs, fitted eye hooks 413, dowl pins, andcotter pins 418 and multipronged pegs 410 as illustrated in FIGS. 23-28and as the state of the art dictates.

Further, most materials may be utilized for the fastening members,including hard and soft metals, polymers, hardened polymers, composites,including carbon fiber as the situation and the state of the artdictate. Finally, the combined sign, projection and peg board system maycomprise a permanently applied printed under coat image and a set oflaminate screen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces forenhanced printing and erasability.

In an complimentary embodiment, a reversible peg board and dry markerboard system is revealed and this system may comprising at least twoparallel rectangular sheets of extruded, polypropylene copolymer incommunication with a set of substantially rectangular joinder memberscomprising extruded, polypropylene copolymer. To further enhance thesystem, at least one removably attached mounting member and a set ofremovably attached peg mechanisms may be utilized. To enhance thecapability of the system, the reversible peg board and dry marker boardmay attach a set of removably attached peg mechanisms selected from thegroup consisting of u-bolts, c-bolts, j-bolts, eye bolts, hangar bolts,screw eye bolts, forged eye bolts, wire eye bolts, wire eye lags, pins,cotter pins, elevator bolts, rivets, blind rivets and these pegs maycomprise materials selected from the group consisting of stainlesssteel, zinc plated steel, brass, silicon bronze, polymers, andcomposites. The parallel rectangular sheets of extruded, polypropylenecopolymer may comprise a permanently applied printed under coat imageadhered to a set of outer surfaces and may comprise a set of laminatescreen members adhered to a set of outer surfaces.

1. A dual sided hanging display apparatus comprising: at least onepolymeric erasable boards having writable and erasable surfacescomprising: a front panel; a rear panel; wherein the front panel and therear panel are interconnected by a set of parallel members in asubstantially perpendicular disposition to both the front panel and therear panel.
 2. The dual sided hanging display apparatus of claim 1wherein the front panel and the rear panel further comprise non-erasableimbedded images.
 3. The dual sided hanging display apparatus of claim 1wherein the front panel and the rear panel comprise a set of laminatescreen members adhered to the set of outer surfaces.
 4. The dual sidedhanging display apparatus of claim 1 wherein the front panel and therear panel further comprise a glycol ether erasable coating.
 5. Acorrugated polymeric binding mechanism comprising a uni-planarconstruction comprising: at least two panels comprising: a first panelcomprising two sides; a second panel comprising two sides; and at leastone hinge mechanism; wherein the first panel and the second panel arerotatably attached by the hinge mechanism.
 6. The corrugated polymericbinding mechanism of claim 5 wherein the two sides of the first paneland the two sides of the second panel comprise a write erasablematerial.
 7. The corrugated polymeric binding mechanism of claim 5wherein the at least two panels comprise three panels and the at leastone hinge mechanism comprises two hinge mechanisms and whereincorrugated polymeric notebook comprises a storage area and a range ofpanels between 3 and
 20. 8. The corrugated polymeric binding mechanismof claim 5 wherein at least one of the at least two panels comprises apermanently applied printed under coat image.
 9. The corrugatedpolymeric binding mechanism of claim 5 wherein at least one of the atleast two panels comprises a set of laminate screen members adhered tothe set of outer surfaces.
 10. A reinforced composite writable erasablestructural element comprising: an outer layer; a median layer; and aninner layer; wherein the outer layer is attached to the median layer ina perpendicular manner and wherein the median layer is attached to theinner layer in a perpendicular manner and wherein the outer layer iscomposed of a thermoplastic polymer.
 11. The reinforced compositewritable erasable structural element of claim 10 wherein a set of thereinforced composite writable erasable structural elements comprise astorage apparatus comprising: a set of corrugated upper interlockedpartition members wherein the interlocked partition members are disposedin the same plane comprising a set of inner surfaces and a set of outersurfaces; at least one corrugated lower partition member; and, at leastone corrugated handle member comprising at least one through aperture.12. The storage apparatus of claim 11 wherein each individual of the setof interlocked partition members comprises a pair of outer members and aset of inner rib members.
 13. The storage apparatus of claim 11 whereinthe set of interlocked partition members comprises five or sixinterlocked partition members.
 14. The storage apparatus of claim 11wherein the at least one corrugated handle member is hingedly attachedto the upper edge of an individual of the set of corrugated upperinterlocked partition members.
 15. The storage apparatus of claim 14wherein the at least one corrugated handle member comprises a centrallydisposed hinge mechanism.
 16. The storage apparatus of claim 11 whereinthe at least one corrugated handle member further comprises at least twocorrugated handle members and the at least one through aperturecomprises at least two though apertures, wherein each of the at leasttwo corrugated handle members comprises one of the at least twoapertures.
 17. The storage apparatus of claim 11 wherein the storageapparatus comprises substantially rectangular shape wherein all outersurfaces comprise erasable surfaces.
 18. The storage apparatus of claim11 wherein the set of outer surfaces of the corrugated upper interlockedpartition members comprise a permanently applied printed under coatimage.
 19. The storage apparatus of claim 11 wherein the corrugatedupper interlocked partition members comprise a set of laminate screenmembers adhered to the set of outer surfaces.
 20. The storage apparatusof claim 11 wherein the storage apparatus comprises a wall mountingsystem and may comprise components which are selected from the groupconsisting of a portable mailbox, a portable toolbox, a mounted mailbox,a portable toolbox, and a storage bin system. 21-47. (canceled)